This week, discover the hidden details that can only be seen up close.
While visiting Bali a few years ago, I found myself at the edge of a rice paddy, shooting landscapes of the crystal-clear cloud reflections in the water between the rice stalks.
Just as I was turning to leave, a small dragonfly landed on a nearby branch.
In contrast to the vast expanse of the rice fields, this tiny, exotic creature was mesmerizing. Through my lens, I could see all the little details visible only from up close: the spines on its legs, the delicate translucence of its wings, and the texture and colors of its eyes.

Dragonfly resting on a branch in Ubud, Bali. Photo by Brie Anne Demkiw.
Macro photography allows us to see the world in a new light. Some of the best macro subjects may appear mundane at first — things you’d normally pass by without giving a second glance — but get just a little closer and there’s often a hidden beauty to be discovered.
So this week, get up close and personal with your subject — whether it’s the pollen on a newly bloomed flower, rust on an old fence, or water droplets left by a storm — and capture those tiny, fascinating details that might go unnoticed.
Macro photography tips
- You don’t need special equipment to get a great close up shot — any camera can do macro photography. This photo was taken with a simple point-and-shoot, and iPhones also work great for capturing detail.
- Try going abstract. Play around with how shapes, colors, and textures change as you get closer to your subject.
- Experiment with ordinary objects from around your house. Bring them outside on a cloudy day for even better lighting.
Oh look at all those lovely details – the netting of the wings, the colour in the bug itself…wonderful 🙂
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Close up and zoom in… Great, I’ve just done a couple of close up’s and zoom in’s of the sample of ‘postcard from Ireland’ Have a great Friday and weekend as well 🙂
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A very close nest:
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/weekly-photo-challenge-close-up/
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Fantastic shot! Thank you for sharing!
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This is a great challenge: Although I struggle with close ups and don’t have a macro lens on my iPhone, I love getting up close!
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This will be a fun one for me. I love macro photography. Here’s my submission: Ladybugs: http://wp.me/p25Y7Y-26U
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what a funny top for this time of the year: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-close-up/
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beautiful shot.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/07/wpc-close-up.html
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This was fun!
https://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-close-up/
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I love getting up close to the amazing details of nature! http://scillagrace.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-up-close-and-personal/
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A challenge indeed – my older iphone doesn’t do close up shots well.
http://moondustwriter.com/2015/07/24/close-up-dpchallenge-photography/
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Close-up toad 🙂
http://dewetswild.com/2015/07/24/close-up/
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Love the prompt! http://stephaniemartinglennon.com/2015/07/24/ready-for-my-close-up/
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I keep hoping to capture a dragon fly photo yours rocks!
Here’s mine for today https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-up-close-and-far-out/
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Close-ups of musk ox at Dovre: https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/musk-ox-safari-part-2/
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Super shot on the dragonfly, Brie. They’re so difficult to catch in a photo.
janet
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I have taken this picture many years ago and I had scan. https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/man-and-friend/
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I’m in! A close up of my July so far http://chloebelanger.com/rich-enough/
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The eye, window to the soul— http://windagainstcurrent.com/2015/07/24/close-up/
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closeup: https://sassyethnicbohemian.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-closeup/
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what a great close up, fantastic!
I’ve got this one this week
https://msdiplomacy.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/close-up/
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Great challenge, and I love that insect. Wonderful. I’m starting off with tree bark: https://wordpress.com/dailypost/dp_photo_challenge/close-up/
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Looking to see a LOT of bug and flower macros on this one – it should be spectacular!
Here is my early entry – a freshly molted cicada – http://wp.me/p3CFsE-1LO
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Is there a blogging etiquette on ‘Weekly Photo Challenge’ Is it acceptable to post more than one response to a Challenge. I don’t mean put more than one photo in a single post but rather post multiple responses. Or is it etiquette to just post one response?
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Wonderful challenge! Here is my version of this weeks “Close Up”:
https://thephotoseye.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-close-up/
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http://fakeormistake.net/2015/07/24/close/
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Macro’s are both therapeutic and challenging. I’ve been caught lying flat on my belly trying to get the underside of a mushroom. Yep, caught by a group of stranger… embarrassing fun… all in the attempt of getting the perfect close-up! 😉
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What a great photo – and what a challenge for me to find something to show. It is not a real Macro but it is close… 🙂
https://mattvonp.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/weekly-photo-challenge-close-up/
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Wonderful topic! 😀 Here’s my phoot: http://wp.me/p10iHd-Jz
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Wow I like it.
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